what makes a period “abnormal”

If your period lasts for less than two days or more than seven to nine days then your body is signaling red alert, ladies!

A period cycle that is too heavy or too light and/or the complete absence of a cycle, may suggest issues with your menstrual cycle.

Heavy periods

You might be experiencing heavy periods or menorrhagia.

You may also experience heavy periods if your period lasts for longer than an average of five to seven days.

“Bleeding for too long is also abnormal bleeding,”

Spotting between periods

While bleeding is a normal bodily function during periods, light spotting between periods is not.

Severe mood swings

We all experience mood swings before and during our periods.

If you experience severe irritability, tension, or depressive symptoms you might be suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Periods that are far too painful to handle

While pangs of period cramps make us all question our pain tolerance, some of us experience excruciating pain.